Meaning
crow, raven
- A large black bird of the genus Corvus, known for its intelligence and harsh call.
In a sentence
Un corvo nero si è posato sopra il tetto della vecchia casa.
A black crow landed on the roof of the old house.
Hai visto quello stormo di corvi che volava sopra i campi?
Did you see that flock of crows flying over the fields?
In molte fiabe antiche, il corvo è considerato un animale molto saggio.
In many ancient fairy tales, the crow is considered a very wise animal.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corvo | masculine · singular |
| corvi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Refers generally to crows; ravens are specifically called 'corvi imperiali'.
- Figuratively used to describe a bringer of bad news or an anonymous writer of malice.